Rod Smith | Wide Receiver

Latest News

Recent News

Former Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith finally has decided to retire, according to ESPN's Bill Williamson.

No one expected him back at age 38 after several serious hip procedures. Smith finishes as arguably the greatest undrafted receiver ever, although he's unlikely to get in the Hall of Fame. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and caught 849 passes in 12 seasons, good for first in Broncos' team history. Wed, Jul 23, 2008 05:29:00 PM

It's not an official retirement, but it's a step in that direction. Smith now won't count against the team's 80-man offseason roster or its salary cap. Still, Smith is holding out hope that he can return, and as unlikely as that seems, the team will hold off on a retirement press conference for now. Fri, Feb 15, 2008 11:20:00 AM

He may need an artificial hip replacement, and his career is certainly over, whether he announces it soon or not. Smith underwent microfracture surgery on the same hip last February and didn't play a down in 2007. He will go down as the greatest undrafted receiver in NFL history, a guy whose toughness playing hurt in 2006 ultimately ended his career and will jeopardize his post-football life. Fri, Dec 28, 2007 03:30:00 PM

Depth Charts

Beat writers have sounded optimistic about Siemian's chances of facing the Titans, but Kubiak said he wouldn't have a firm decision until he watches Siemian in Saturday's walkthrough. Kubiak said Friday that Siemian's status would be decided "tomorrow." If Paxton Lynch has to make another start, the fantasy outlooks for Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders would both take a hit.

RotoGrinders.com Daily Slant: If Siemian does indeed start on Sunday, Emmanuel Sanders sets up as one of the premier value plays across the industry. The Titans have given up massive stat lines to Marquess Wilson, Davante Adams, Jordy Nelson, T.Y. Hilton and Tyrell Williams over the past month, and the secondary is still by far their biggest weakness. Lynch's presence would be a downgrade to both options, making Sanders and Thomas GPP-only options.